Who We Are
LAUREL NIPPERT MILLER, PT, DPT, CO-OWNER
A Holmes county native, Laurel graduated from Hiland High School in 2004, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Ohio Northern University in 2008 and went on to earn her doctoral degree in physical therapy from The Ohio State University in 2011.
After working at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center for two and a half years, Laurel moved back to the area and worked in both home health and outpatient orthopedic settings before co-creating Peak Physical Therapy & Wellness in 2019.
Her particular areas of clinical interest include: dry needling, shoulder pain, knee pain, ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation, and women’s health.
Laurel currently resides in Walnut Creek with her husband Robert and their two children Smith and Eleanor Wren. Her hobbies include baking, cooking, writing, snow skiing, swimming and musicals.
SCHUYLER JONES SNYDER, PTA, CO-OWNER
Also a Holmes county native, Schuyler graduated from West Holmes High School in 2012. She attended Shawnee State University where she earned an Associates degree in Applied Science as a physical therapist assistant in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and kinesiology in 2016. She also played collegiate soccer for Shawnee State.
Schuyler moved back to the area after graduation and worked in both home health and outpatient orthopedic settings before co-creating Peak Physical Therapy & Wellness in 2019.
Her particular areas of clinical interest include sports rehabilitation, movement analysis, patient education, knee pain, foot/ankle pain, and shoulder pain.
Schuyler currently resides in Millersburg with her husband, Benjamin. She is the head coach of the West Holmes girls’ soccer team and her hobbies include traveling, watching and playing sports, and spending time with her friends and family.
EMMERSON (EMME) WALLICK, STAFF PTA
Emmerson Wallick, known by most as Emme, graduated from Dover High School in 2019. She went on to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree as a physical therapist assistant from Zane State College in 2023.
When Emme is not working, she spends her time hiking, walking her two dogs, playing tennis, volleyball, and swimming. Emme also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and boyfriend.
Emme became interested in physical therapy after experiencing overuse injuries in both shoulders while participating in high school sports. She received therapy herself and fell in love with the field. She has always known she wanted to help others, but wasn’t sure how she would do that until she found physical therapy. Throughout her clinical experience, she has found interest in treating athletes, kids, Parkinson’s Disease, and joint replacements. Emme is looking forward to starting her career as a PTA and impacting others lives the way physical therapy has impacted hers.
REBECCA KLINE BEACHY, STAFF PTA
Rebecca is a 2005 Hiland High School graduate and earned her Associate of Applied Science degree as a physical therapist assistant from Stark State College in Canton. She is married to Jon and they have three adorable children: Charlee, Dylan, and Drake. Rebecca's hobbies include being active with her children, cheering them on at all of their activities, and growing dahlias.
When in the clinic, Rebecca enjoys working with the geriatric and neurological populations. Her specific areas of interest are Parkinson's disease, stroke, and total joint replacements.
LAYLA MILLER GAUSE, LEAD CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER AND NUTRITION COACH
Layla is a Holmes County native and graduated from Hiland High School in 2008. She went on to earn a Associate of Science degree in nursing from Aultman College in 2010. Layla is married to Joel, and they have two young daughters: Avery and Emmie.
Layla's journey in healthcare began as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department of Joel Pomerene Hospital up until 2021, when she transitioned to helping her husband at Premier Pharmacy. Through these experiences she discovered a serious need in the community for both fitness and nutrition resources. This motivated her to earn her certification as a personal trainer through ISSA (International Sports Science Association) and a nutrition certification with Precision Nutrition.
In Layla’s own words, she describes how her unique history has lead her into the realm of wellness:
“Working in healthcare has been frustrating at times because, too often, it feels like we are slapping a bandaid on problems. My passion is to equip clients, especially women, with tools to implement life-changing habits one small step at a time. I’ve found that making your physical health a priority naturally leads to improved nutrition, mental health, spiritual health, work productivity and so much more. It’s my hope to share my knowledge with others and help to reveal what they are capable of.”